Question

What Is Sclerenchyma?

Answer 1

Sclerenchyma

1. Sclerenchyma is a permanent and simple type of plant tissue that does not undergo cell division and lacks intercellular spaces.
2. These dead cells lack protoplasm and have lignin thickening on the cell wall.
3. Sclerenchyma is found in wood, leaf veins, inner bark, fruit stones, and nutshells.
4. They provide the plant with strength and mechanical support.
5. They also form conductive tissues, reduce loss of water, and are used in the textile industry.